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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1916
Page
4
The slate lists President Charles Evans Hughes and Vice President Charles Warren Fairbanks. Presidential Electors named are Thomas A. Cummings, J. W. Johnson, W. D. Symmes, and R. G. Wiggenhorn.
The piece critiques Senator Henry L. Myers for abandoning judicial independence by joining a 1911 Montana senate bid. It recalls Myers’s clash with party politics over Justice Hughes and warns of eroding court integrity if judges seek political power. The author jabs at possible judicial promotions to force Myers from office.
The federal grand jury at Helena returns indictments against Secretary of State Alderson and State Treasurer Rae along with prominent Montanans for using the mails to defraud. Officials defend hearings as one sided while a campaign atmosphere brands the Democratic party with guilt or doubt amid Governor Stewart criticism and Mexico policy debates.
An 82 year old man was injured by an auto, prompting the city council to push an ordinance regulating vehicles. The piece urges keeping to the right, using intersections, spacing cars, and modest speeds to reduce accidents amid rising traffic. It also suggests restricting child drivers to safeguard the public.
John E. Cameron announces his candidacy for renomination to the office of clerk and recorder in Sweet Grass County. He states the race is subject to Republican voters at the August primary.
State Senator G. A. Loasby announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for state senator of Sweet Grass County subject to the primary election on August 29 1916.
County superintendent candidate Inga Solberg announces her bid for renomination on the Republican ticket. She seeks voter support at the August primary in Sweet Grass County to continue leading the county schools.
Clerk of the Court announces candidacy for renomination as clerk of the court in Sweet Grass County. The bid is subject to the Republican voters at the primary on August 29, 1916.
County attorney candidate C. W. Campbell announces his bid for the office of county attorney of Sweet Grass county. He states the campaign is subject to the will of Republican electors at the August primary election.
Henry Ellingsen Sr announces his bid for the Republican nomination for state senator from Sweet Grass County. He notes 35 years as a resident and taxpayer and seeks support ahead of the August primaries.
The Democratic nomination for clerk of court in Sweet Grass county is pursued by F. R. Hickman, contingent on electors at the August 29, 1916 primary.
John B. Selters announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Sweet Grass County Attorney, pending the outcome of the primary on August 29, 1916, subject to electors.
A statement announces a campaign for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Sweet Grass County subject to the August 29 1916 primary.
J. M. Hiner declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for Sweet Grass County commissioner. Election date August 29 is noted as the primary voting day.
Alice Webster seeks the Republican nomination for Sweet Grass County Superintendent of Schools subject to voters at the primary election.
A fragment states a person announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for representative, subject to the will of the electorate at the primary. The date August 29, 1916 is noted.
W. A. Carl announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for county commissioner of Sweet Grass County, subject to the August 29 primary and the will of the electors.
A candidate announces for the office of assessor in Sweet Grass County subject to Republican voters at the primary on August 29, 1916. The statement presents the candidacy and seeks party support in the upcoming election.
County official seeks Republican nomination for county treasurer before the L. J. Gough primary in Big Timber Montana on June 26 1916. Mrs John Jones endorses Special Standard flour praising its quality and value for ranch households.
W N Nye declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for county treasurer subject to voters at the August 29 1916 primary election.
Ty candidate C D Paulson declares intent to seek the office of treasurer of Sweet Grass county at the August 29 1916 primary election, subject to the electors action.
Help wanted for cutting and stacking hay on shares or by contract in Big Timber Montana. Advertises trade offer for an improved North Dakota farm or bank stock. inquiries directed to the office.
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